Benjamin F Erskine September 12, 2010 EDT6005 Prof. Robert O. Lee

Lesson Essential Question: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music?

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Pair up with the person next to you, and read this poem.poem Next, answer the following questions: 1. What element or elements is or are repeated? 2. In what subtle ways did the author of the poem, “ Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too ” change things? 3. What do creative people do to keep our interest?

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Key vocabulary: Motif (Motive) – A recurring subject, theme or idea

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Who was Beethoven? -Ludwig van Beethoven ( ) Born in Bonn, Germany “ Pushed ” into music study by his father Moved to Vienna, Austria Outstanding composer and pianist Cross-over between Classical and Romantic Unique sound to his music Temperamental Began to lose his hearing in his late-20 ’ s

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? What is a motif? 1. A reason for doing something A reason for doing something 2. The style of decoration in a room The style of decoration in a room 3. A recurring subject, theme, or idea A recurring subject, theme, or idea 4. An angry motocross rider An angry motocross rider

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? During what Musical Era(s) did Beethoven compose? 1. Just the Baroque Era Just the Baroque Era 2. Just the Classical Era Just the Classical Era 3. Just the Romantic Era Just the Romantic Era 4. Both the Classical and Romantic Eras Both the Classical and Romantic Eras

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Listen carefully to Beethoven ’ s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor. -Can you sing the motif using the syllable “ Tah ” ? (click the picture to see if you ’ re right.) -How many times do you hear the motif?

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Ways to remember the motif of Beethoven ’ s Symphony No. 5 … -Pair up with someone from the other team, and in your journals come up with a few short phrases that can be sung with the motif. Ex. This is a – ThemeThis is a – Theme Sym-pho-ny – FiveSym-pho-ny – Five Bee-tho-ven ’ s – GreatBee-tho-ven ’ s – Great

PHRASESPLASH!!!! E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music?

Just for Fun: Even though Beethoven lost his hearing, he continued to compose and perform music. - How was that possible?How was that possible? - Do you think YOU have what it takes to “ hear ” music the way that Beethoven did?

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? Now, it ’ s YOUR turn!!! Listen to “ Say Hey (I Love You) ” by Michael Franti and Spearhead, then answer the following: “ Say Hey (I Love You) ” 1. What is the motif, (hint: listen to the melody of the lyrics)? 2. How many times do you hear it throughout the song? 3. What is a motif in music? (You may paraphrase) 4. What famous piece of Classical music have we been listening to, and who was it written by? 5. Give two unique facts about Beethoven.

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? A Quiz on Beethoven and his motif

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? 1. During what era(s) did Ludwig van Beethoven compose his music? A. Just Baroque Just Baroque B. Just Classical Just Classical C. Just Romantic Just Romantic D. Both the Classical and Romantic Eras Both the Classical and Romantic Eras

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? 2. In what town did Beethoven live and compose? A. London, England London, England B. Bonn, Germany Bonn, Germany C. Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria D. Georgetown, Delaware Georgetown, Delaware

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? 3. Watch this video.video Which of Beethoven ’ s pieces do you hear? A. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor Symphony No. 5 in C Minor B. Moonlight Sonata Moonlight Sonata C. Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 9 D. Pastoral Symphony (Symphony No. 6) Pastoral Symphony (Symphony No. 6)

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? 4. What is a motif? A. A unique idea A unique idea B. A recurring subject, theme, or idea A recurring subject, theme, or idea C. Recurring notes in a row Recurring notes in a row D. A special tie for formal events A special tie for formal events

E.Q.: How does one recognize and identify motifs (motives) in a piece of music? 5. Mr. Erskine will play 4 clips of music for you, which of the following is the motif of Beethoven ’ s Symphony No. 5? A. Clip 1 Clip 1 B. Clip 2 Clip 2 C. Clip 3 Clip 3 D. Clip 4 Clip 4

Incorrect 

CORRECT!!! In music, a motif is the theme, or idea, that is repeated.

CORRECT!!! Beethoven is extremely unique in that he is credited with composing music during both the Classical and the Romantic Eras. Influences of the clarity and design of Mozart and Haydn are heard mingled with the emotional freedom of the Romantic Era.

E.Q. How does one recognize and identify the motifs (motives) in a piece of music? The reason that Beethoven was able to compose and perform music after he lost his hearing was that he could hear the music in his head.

CORRECT!!! Although Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, he eventually moved to Vienna, Austria where he lived out his adult life and died.

CORRECT!!! Beethoven ’ s Symphony No. 5 has one of the most recognizable motif ’ s in music history.

CORRECT!!! is the motif for Beethoven ’ s Symphony No. 5